Associate in Science Degree : Administration of Justice
To earn an Associate in Science degree with a major in
Administration of Justice, complete a minimum of 18 units
from any of the certificate requirements [list available here] or from any
Administration of Justice courses [course list available here] and meet all Victor Valley
College graduation requirements [available here].
AJ 138 (Cooperative
Education) may be used as elective credit but may not be
used to fulfill major requirements.
Transfer
To pursue a bachelor's degree, complete the following courses prior to transfer if possible:
CSU, San Bernardino : Criminal Justice Major
AJ 101, AJ 103
Optional: Select one course from the following:
MATH 105, MATH H105 (Honors Course), or MATH 132
Chapman University, Victorville : B.A. in Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program offers both theoretical and
applied knowledge in administration, methods of research,
and pragmatic analysis of various social, legal and penal
systems, institutions and issues. Graduates often go on to
further study in criminal justice, law school, or may enter the
job market in areas such as law enforcement, court and
paralegal occupations, corrections, and security.
VVC Preparation: AJ 101, AJ 103, AJ 132, SOC 101, SOC 102,
plus 6 units chosen from AJ 102, AJ 104, AJ 123, AJ 127, AJ 135.
Business Administration is also a highly recommended bachelor's degree major for people in this field who are seeking advancement. See Business Administration for requirements for this major.